Commitment Contract
Which two groups negotiate the teacher contract?
The teachers union and the administration
Is it okay to discuss family status and/or income?
No, that's confidential information and should not be disclosed unless for professional purposes.
Is a criminal background check required by State, Federal law, or Both?
Both
Mrs. Jones played music on the projector that had inappropriate school language. Was this school appropriate to show this to the students? Yes or no?
No
True or False?
You can tutor a student for profit if the student is from a different district from which you teach.
True
True or false? Every school district in the state of Ohio has the same teacher contract.
False
In what case can a photo be posted online that does not break confidentiality?
When you have the parents permission
Example of an appropriate credential type for an educator's position.
Teaching credential for a teaching position or Principal credential for a principal position.
One of the students in Mrs. Jones class came up to her and showed her a screen shot of one of her other students bullying another student on social media. Ignore or report?
Report
When people are asking for sensitive information like passwords, card numbers, or your SSN, these are all signs of what?
Fraudulent Request/Fraud/scam
Who approves the contract? (in a school)
The Board of Education
Two teachers are in the hallway speaking about student test scores. Teacher 1 says "Kenzie scored very low on this test. She got a 7/30." Teacher 2 does not say anything back. What is wrong with this situation?
Teacher 1 states a students name and personal test score in the hallway where anyone can hear
What negatively impacts the educator's ability to carry out his or her professional responsibilities?
Physical or mental inability or any kind of addiction
Mr. Stewart leaves his personal phone on his desk. He walked to the back of the room to help a student. While helping the student, two other students walked up to the desk and started going through Mr. Stewart's phone. What did the teacher do wrong?
Leaving his phone in the reach of the students.
What is it called when you get money from parents or students to purchase equipment, supplies, etc. without notifying the superintendent?
Soliciting
A teacher takes a sick day and gets caught at an auction, why is this not okay?
She should have taken a personal day instead of a sick day.
When is it okay to discuss confidential information?
In a private setting or not using student names. Only certain information can be shared though.
What is an act of academic dishonesty?
Plagiarism, cheating, sabotage, or fabrication
When a teacher posts an inappropriate post about their job on social media what does it negatively effect? (3 answers)
Position, School, and Profession
Who do you need to notify in order to coach or promote athletic camps, off season leagues, etc. in one's district for profit?
Superintendent
What is the differences between a sick day, professional day, and personal days?
Sick days: you or family member are sick
Prof. day: you are doing something outside of school, but still school related
Personal day: you are not doing anything school related or sick
A teacher is at dinner with some friends and they are talking about work. The teacher starts talking about a situation that one of her students are in at home. The teacher does not use any names but gives details of the situation. Is the teacher still breaking confidentiality?
Yes, even though no names are stated, the teacher should not be speaking on the situation in public to her friends.
What does the term Nepotism mean?
Those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates.
A teacher using their school laptop to promote a personal business is an example of what?
Inappropriate use of technology.
When is accepting gifts from a vendor against the professional code of conduct?
When it exceeds $25 and or using for personal gains.